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Get to know Rakiraki

Rakiraki is a quaint rural township in the colonial style, which captivates visitors with its old world charm and serenity. Two and a half-hours’ easy drive north from Nadi International Airport, along the spectacular coastal King’s Highway, Rakiraki is your gateway to the northern outer island resorts.

Choose from scuba diving, snorkelling, take in the natural beauty of the landscape or old world charm of historic sites.

Visit the Tanoa reception desk in the lobby, where we will happily organise your next adventure for you.

Navatu Rock

A prominent Rakiraki landmark, Navatu Rock is the believed to be one of Fiji’s oldest human settlements. Navatu Rock is a large outcrop about 10 km west of Rakiraki, near Vitawa village.

here was once a fortified village on top of the rock, and pottery excavated at its base has been dated to around 1000 BC. It was believed that from here spirits would depart for the afterlife.

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Naiserelagi Catholic Mission

About 25km southeast of Rakiraki, overlooking Viti Levu Bay, this 1917 church is famous for its mural depicting a black Christ painted by Jean Charlot in 1962.

The three panels of biblical scenes depict Christ on the cross in a masi sulu (skirt or wrapped cloth worn to below the knees) with a tanoa at his feet. Indigenous Fijians are shown offering mats and tabua (whale’s tooth), and Indo-Fijians presenting flowers and oxen. Visitors are welcome and a small donation is appreciated.

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Tomb of Udre Udre

Fiji’s most notorious cannibal and tribal chief is buried here. The 872 stones surrounding his tomb represent each of his unlucky victims.

Ratu Udre Udre was widely feared when cannibalism was rife. People would hide their children when they heard the beating of a lali. Signalling that the world’s greatest cannibal was hungry, it could be heard far from the highlands of Rakiraki. Come and see the tomb of Udre Udre and hear the story – it’s well worth the visit.

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Explore beneath the surface

Explore Fiji’s crystalline waters scuba diving. Catering to all levels, from fresh to fully accredited divers, we can help to arrange your scuba diving adventure.

With the ocean right at our doorstep, we can have you offshore diving or snorkelling within minutes. Your well-being and safety are our utmost priority. First rate professional skills and equipment guarantee you a carefree and rewarding diving adventure and their local knowledge ensures you experience the very best offshore boat diving Fiji has to offer.

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Snorkelling

Snorkelling is a popular activity in Fiji, it’s easy to do for all age groups. No complicated gear on your back, just a snorkel, some flippers and away you go.

Fiji is renowed for crystal clear waters, a huge variety of tropical fish species and coral. For first time snorkellers there are plenty of guides around to assist you. The water temperature is always very pleasant, you don’t even need a wet suit.

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